put some of my best pros and cons together WHILE i'm fasting too 😅 you know i'm always here to give you the hard truth, but make sure to leave some encouraging comments for anyone who wants to move here so this video doesn't scare them away 😭 happy sunday! ❤️
While I don't live in NYC, I feel your advice and tips apply to every city. The New York I see on TV and movies is always so glamorized. We know the truth and I for one appreciate your frankness. It can be glamorous but also hard. Thanks for this video. I thoroughly enjoy your content. Luv from Texas.❤
I live in NYC too, and everything you said was so spot on. Especially pertaining to having street smarts. I remember when I went to Germany for 10 days, my friend and I asked the hotel clerk where was the nearest store. It was 1:00 am. He said that he wouldn't suggest us go to the store that time of night.. My response: We from New York 😆😆😆
I know a girl who moved there right after college because she thought she was Carrie Bradshaw. She moved back home after a year, looking like she’d been THROUGH IT. Living with multiple roommates, both human and pests. She couldn’t afford to party, or go to Broadway. She was delusional and thought she’d meet a rich guy, but rich men mostly want an equally rich woman. Reality hit her quick and she had to leave.
This is a great video for people thinking of moving to the city. I lived in NYC for 6 1/2 years and it definitely has both pros and cons and the cons are not talked about enough as much as the romanticized parts. This was a good video.
ahhh i love your videos so much and i love how you are always so transparent and honest!! i have been watching your videos for so long now and i recently moved to the US from Bangladesh all alone for undergrads and i live about a 30 min train ride away from NYC. i have been going there almost every week to explore the city and omgggg i wanna move there SO BAD. this video was very insightful, thank you so much! i really hope i will be able to afford it someday :,)
I had the same experience in San Francisco! Every time I went out, the financial burden stressed me out, making it difficult to enjoy myself. I felt like I was constantly in survival mode
i love how accurate your tips and advice is. i've lived here my whole life and people who come to move here think the city is like the movie 'The Devil Wears Prada' or ‘Gossip Girl’ like no😭
I lived in Manhattan in my 20s and ir was a great experience but I felt like a dot. That’s the best way I could describe it, that I was just some little speck in a humongous place. I felt so small and inconsequential, as if I didn’t matter and if anything bad happened to me at any given moment, who there really cared? Who was there to make sure I was okay? I know that’s true anywhere on your own and I’ve been to many places but I think because of the Manhattan skyscrapers, the fast pace of the City, the feeling that everyone in New York is really from literally everywhere else in the world and there’s no “community” to fall back on, I really felt like that in NYC.
Most people come to NYc and stay for a little while and then move. It’s not as exciting as you think. There are a lot of cons to living in NYC. People move and after a few years realize that they aren’t saving much money and just wasting half their check on rent. Others will realize that they handed more space for their family and move back home or out to the suburbs (don’t even think of putting your kids in the NYC school system..well at least after primary school).
Thank you for this video. I could totally relate as someone who is born and raised in New York. At the moment I’m trying to look for jobs and it’s been hard due to high competition and what not. Everything is so expensive these days it’s like you can’t stretch out a dollar to make ends meet.
Totally appreciate this video. I fear the loneliness and the possibility of homelessness too lol. But seeing others succeed and become independent is inspiring. Hopefully it won't drag me down but build me up once I move there. What's the market like now? Is it best to start apartment searching mid-summer or end of?
you can for sure do it too. just make sure to have a good chunk of money saved up! Summer is usually the craziest time to search for apartments so I would recommend winter, but late summer if you can't wait!
@@mohuyakhan how much money do you recommend having saved up? I just turned 18 and was planning on moving to ny to pursue modeling- I’m ngl the move sounds extremely intimidating, me coming all the way from Texas and definitely do not have any sort of degree to my name, but even despite that I’m the take the risks kinda guy Also, does moving to ny 18 sound like a good idea? I know I had said I take risks but I haven’t really experienced that much of the adult life like paying utility bills, groceries, etc.I also wouldn’t want to become homeless in the first week of arriving 💀 my initial plan was finding a roommate but I don’t really have a grasp on how difficult it is to find one.
@@oskurrrr395my suggestion to you would be to go there and find out. Just have a backup plan in case you have to go back from where you are as of now. I'm 26 years old and I regret not following my own dreams when I was your age. Go there and find out, don't do my mistake.
Thank u so much for this, these videos are so helpful. I want to study in New York and become more independent and this is really inspiring despite those cons. Makes me feel like I can actually make my dreams come true even if they feel impossible
Subscribed ! You’re so thoughtful and real and authentic. I am thinking to move to NYC from Sydney, Australia. I am looking for a more vibrant city and higher rhythm in a good way… looking to move with my partner so hopefully won’t be as lonely idk
Pretty accurate. Been here for 2 years but still haven't found a community / friend group but been putting myself out there more. I hope I could make more friends out here lol
well is always a matter of money, i'm living in the same way and i'm the south of spain, which is suppose to be ''cheap''. rent is super high and the salary is not enough, i would like to move to nyc, but there's no way i will be able to safe enough money
You should make a video about lessons you learned and advice from living in NYC. But NYC from what I heard is an overstimulating city. Lol. But I love the fact that you got out of your comfort zone and living your dreams. 💯💯💯
What are your thoughts about a homebody who owns their home in another state, but considering moving to NYC for a job. I honestly just want to sublet for the first few months before I make the full move. The offers I get are 6 figures but I wonder if it’s a waste of money and causes more stress
I’m an established adult living in NYC making six figures and I’d heavily advise you to put together a realistic financial plan and goals before moving here. If companies are offering a relocation bonus, then don’t turn it down and negotiate even higher if you can. Moving within the city is expensive and competitive and securing a long term apartment requires rent, security, broker fees (15-20% of the annual rent), etc up front. It can be a stressful process if you’re on a strict timeline (i.e. your sublet is ending) but if you have a few months of flexibility, it’s easier. Keep in mind, NYC residents are taxed 3x: federal, state, and city taxes. So consider that in addition to the property taxes you’ll pay where you own a home and how that plays out. The cost of living in NYC is still going to eat up 50% of your income after taxes if you land in the $100ks and intend to save and invest too. If you can make rental income off your current home while you’re living in NYC that would be a huge advantage. If you work remotely or the avg. salary for your job offers $160k-$200k+, you’ll be perfectly fine.
I prefer livin here Los Angeles,California because the weather here in L.A it hardly never gets cold during the winter and plus it doesn’t even rain a lot here in L.A either during the winter here in L.A I don’t even need to wear a jacket sometime I don’t even need to wear a jacket or a sweater only at night time i wear a sweater only if gets cold at night time
Same yo. I was raised Ina small town in the middle of nowhere and always wanted to live in NYC. When I turn 18 in 2026 ima make it happen. Even if I have to share a shoebox with roommates
I LIVE IN NEW YORK AND IT SUKS ITS OVERRATED AND OVERPRICED IM TRYING TO MOVE TO THE SOUTH IF YOU'RE COMING TO NEW YORK YOU MIGHT GET ROBBED,BEATEN,OR MURDERED
put some of my best pros and cons together WHILE i'm fasting too 😅 you know i'm always here to give you the hard truth, but make sure to leave some encouraging comments for anyone who wants to move here so this video doesn't scare them away 😭 happy sunday! ❤️
While I don't live in NYC, I feel your advice and tips apply to every city. The New York I see on TV and movies is always so glamorized. We know the truth and I for one appreciate your frankness. It can be glamorous but also hard.
Thanks for this video. I thoroughly enjoy your content.
Luv from Texas.❤
thank you so much for the love ❤️
I absolutely love seeing South Asian women thriving in the city! I am excited to hopefully be moving to NYC in about two years so this was helpful!
so excited for you ❤️❤️
Endless south Asian women in NYC, no big deal.
They usually have one eyebrow
I live in NYC too, and everything you said was so spot on. Especially pertaining to having street smarts. I remember when I went to Germany for 10 days, my friend and I asked the hotel clerk where was the nearest store. It was 1:00 am. He said that he wouldn't suggest us go to the store that time of night.. My response: We from New York 😆😆😆
girl nyc taught me to NOT go out at 1 am 😭😭😭
I know a girl who moved there right after college because she thought she was Carrie Bradshaw. She moved back home after a year, looking like she’d been THROUGH IT. Living with multiple roommates, both human and pests. She couldn’t afford to party, or go to Broadway. She was delusional and thought she’d meet a rich guy, but rich men mostly want an equally rich woman. Reality hit her quick and she had to leave.
A lot of out of towners live in groups like immigrants in Nyc lol
Thank you for this video. I’ll be moving in a few months and I needed to hear this
so excited for you ❤️
Girl you are so underrated your videos and everything is so perfect
ily!!! hopefully the come up is soon 🤞🏾
This is a great video for people thinking of moving to the city. I lived in NYC for 6 1/2 years and it definitely has both pros and cons and the cons are not talked about enough as much as the romanticized parts. This was a good video.
you're so right! that's why I wanted to highlight the negatives too so it's not just the romanticized version. i'm glad you liked it :)
ahhh i love your videos so much and i love how you are always so transparent and honest!! i have been watching your videos for so long now and i recently moved to the US from Bangladesh all alone for undergrads and i live about a 30 min train ride away from NYC. i have been going there almost every week to explore the city and omgggg i wanna move there SO BAD. this video was very insightful, thank you so much! i really hope i will be able to afford it someday :,)
omg thank u for supporting my!! i hope you get to move here someday too, it seems like it's in your cards ❤️
I had the same experience in San Francisco! Every time I went out, the financial burden stressed me out, making it difficult to enjoy myself. I felt like I was constantly in survival mode
i love how accurate your tips and advice is. i've lived here my whole life and people who come to move here think the city is like the movie 'The Devil Wears Prada' or ‘Gossip Girl’ like no😭
reality hits real quick 😭😭😭
@mohuyakhan which city in the US is the best one to move to? Please suggest
I lived in Manhattan in my 20s and ir was a great experience but I felt like a dot. That’s the best way I could describe it, that I was just some little speck in a humongous place. I felt so small and inconsequential, as if I didn’t matter and if anything bad happened to me at any given moment, who there really cared? Who was there to make sure I was okay? I know that’s true anywhere on your own and I’ve been to many places but I think because of the Manhattan skyscrapers, the fast pace of the City, the feeling that everyone in New York is really from literally everywhere else in the world and there’s no “community” to fall back on, I really felt like that in NYC.
Most people come to NYc and stay for a little while and then move. It’s not as exciting as you think. There are a lot of cons to living in NYC. People move and after a few years realize that they aren’t saving much money and just wasting half their check on rent. Others will realize that they handed more space for their family and move back home or out to the suburbs (don’t even think of putting your kids in the NYC school system..well at least after primary school).
Thank you for this video. I could totally relate as someone who is born and raised in New York. At the moment I’m trying to look for jobs and it’s been hard due to high competition and what not. Everything is so expensive these days it’s like you can’t stretch out a dollar to make ends meet.
I completely feel that and I hope things get better for you. good luck on the job hunt!! :)
Totally appreciate this video. I fear the loneliness and the possibility of homelessness too lol. But seeing others succeed and become independent is inspiring. Hopefully it won't drag me down but build me up once I move there. What's the market like now? Is it best to start apartment searching mid-summer or end of?
you can for sure do it too. just make sure to have a good chunk of money saved up! Summer is usually the craziest time to search for apartments so I would recommend winter, but late summer if you can't wait!
@@mohuyakhan how much money do you recommend having saved up? I just turned 18 and was planning on moving to ny to pursue modeling- I’m ngl the move sounds extremely intimidating, me coming all the way from Texas and definitely do not have any sort of degree to my name, but even despite that I’m the take the risks kinda guy
Also, does moving to ny 18 sound like a good idea? I know I had said I take risks but I haven’t really experienced that much of the adult life like paying utility bills, groceries, etc.I also wouldn’t want to become homeless in the first week of arriving 💀 my initial plan was finding a roommate but I don’t really have a grasp on how difficult it is to find one.
@@oskurrrr395my suggestion to you would be to go there and find out. Just have a backup plan in case you have to go back from where you are as of now. I'm 26 years old and I regret not following my own dreams when I was your age. Go there and find out, don't do my mistake.
Queen, thank you so much for bringing up the POC aspect of it. So excited to move to nyc ✨
good luck ❤️❤️
your vulnerable authenticity is incredible. thx for the 🔥 content
Man this video is relatable… damn loved the vid, keep going sis. Never give up
Thank u so much for this, these videos are so helpful. I want to study in New York and become more independent and this is really inspiring despite those cons. Makes me feel like I can actually make my dreams come true even if they feel impossible
good luck 💖
Subscribed ! You’re so thoughtful and real and authentic. I am thinking to move to NYC from Sydney, Australia. I am looking for a more vibrant city and higher rhythm in a good way… looking to move with my partner so hopefully won’t be as lonely idk
thank you so much for following along!! I hope this channel helps you more with that decision 💌
Pretty accurate. Been here for 2 years but still haven't found a community / friend group but been putting myself out there more. I hope I could make more friends out here lol
I am Bangladesh american in Austin, Texas. I want to move to NY . Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences 😅
glad to be of help :)
well is always a matter of money, i'm living in the same way and i'm the south of spain, which is suppose to be ''cheap''.
rent is super high and the salary is not enough,
i would like to move to nyc, but there's no way i will be able to safe enough money
The pros really touched my heart 🥲
🥹❤️
You should make a video about lessons you learned and advice from living in NYC. But NYC from what I heard is an overstimulating city. Lol. But I love the fact that you got out of your comfort zone and living your dreams. 💯💯💯
What about moving to NY without a degree ?
highly discouraged from my experience.
You'll get cooked
love this
thanks for watching ❤️
Thank you for this video❤
I am going to live in New York City!
this video is great. super helpful
Glad it was helpful!
I moved a month ago and I am also fasting. It’s been rough adjusting while also fasting right when you move 😂
thanks for the video!!
hi! any info you have of finding random groups/events to go to
What are your thoughts about a homebody who owns their home in another state, but considering moving to NYC for a job. I honestly just want to sublet for the first few months before I make the full move. The offers I get are 6 figures but I wonder if it’s a waste of money and causes more stress
I’m an established adult living in NYC making six figures and I’d heavily advise you to put together a realistic financial plan and goals before moving here. If companies are offering a relocation bonus, then don’t turn it down and negotiate even higher if you can. Moving within the city is expensive and competitive and securing a long term apartment requires rent, security, broker fees (15-20% of the annual rent), etc up front. It can be a stressful process if you’re on a strict timeline (i.e. your sublet is ending) but if you have a few months of flexibility, it’s easier. Keep in mind, NYC residents are taxed 3x: federal, state, and city taxes. So consider that in addition to the property taxes you’ll pay where you own a home and how that plays out. The cost of living in NYC is still going to eat up 50% of your income after taxes if you land in the $100ks and intend to save and invest too. If you can make rental income off your current home while you’re living in NYC that would be a huge advantage. If you work remotely or the avg. salary for your job offers $160k-$200k+, you’ll be perfectly fine.
I prefer livin here Los Angeles,California because the weather here in L.A it hardly never gets cold during the winter and plus it doesn’t even rain a lot here in L.A either during the winter here in L.A I don’t even need to wear a jacket sometime I don’t even need to wear a jacket or a sweater only at night time i wear a sweater only if gets cold at night time
Can you share your “street smarts”? I’m sure it’s good knowledge for anyone anywhere.
yes, I have a whole video on how to stay safe in NYC! check out my "moving to NYC" playlist
I feel like you just described los angeles lol minus the snow and rats.
i've heard unimaginable things about LA as well😭😭😭😭
i havent watched the video yet im just starting but oml i turn 18 next year and i want to move to nyc so freaking bad
MEEE TOOOOOO I WANT TO SO BADDD, roomates?
@@hiyohoy oh my literally yes please. NONE OF MY FRIENDS WANNA MOVE THERE.. but im so set on moving here im serious😩
@@jasminecandler6931 OH MY GOD FRRR WAITTT DO U HAVE DISCORD?
Same yo. I was raised Ina small town in the middle of nowhere and always wanted to live in NYC. When I turn 18 in 2026 ima make it happen. Even if I have to share a shoebox with roommates
I will be moving to nyc next month
And what is your experience?
@@vangrailsI love it ❤️ it build me in so many ways possible . I also love theatre too so I get to see the shows !!
I fkng love this video 🤣🤣🤣
thanks for watching!! :)
ur my fav content creator but anytime u talk about NYC u kinda give Jennifer Lopez 😭😭😭😭
LMFAOOOOO not jenny from the block!!!
hahahah im dead@@mohuyakhan
How many rats are we talking about? Because I'm TERRIFIED of them. Legit got an actual phobia of rats/mice
I LIVE IN NEW YORK AND IT SUKS ITS OVERRATED AND OVERPRICED IM TRYING TO MOVE TO THE SOUTH IF YOU'RE COMING TO NEW YORK YOU MIGHT GET ROBBED,BEATEN,OR MURDERED
You Shame your parents without hijab
Why would you have a great career like a teacher and decide to live in Newyork. It seems like you’re chasing something immensely fleeting .
what does that even mean lmfaoooo
@@mohuyakhan live somewhere cheaper sweat heart